Welcome back to the American Experiment Podcast! This week, Grace and Kathryn are joined by Bill to stop the tape on Governor Walz’s wildest conspiracy theories yet! First, Walz sits…
Back in 2023, the “historic” DFL trifecta enacted a K-12 education bill which included a $2.2 billion hike in spending on schools. The bill indexed the per pupil funding formula…
Voters in the Anoka Hennepin School Board election need to make sure they approach the correct table at the Mision Christiana Bethel polling place (ISD 11 SB6 P2). That’s because…
Chronic absenteeism (when a student is absent for 10 percent or more of the school year) has reached crisis levels, leading experts to scramble for explanations. Nationally, chronic absenteeism grew…
The largest national teachers’ union is facing backlash after promoting resources linked to antisemitic rhetoric and organizations with ties to extremist groups — leading the union to delete the materials…
Rep. Zack Stephenson’s stint as House DFL leader has got off to a disappointing start. Back in 2023, the “historic” DFL trifecta enacted a 1% sales tax in the seven-county…
The Minneapolis Star Tribune rebuts the Rick Kupchella documentary on the decline and fall of the Twin Cities. Last week, I reviewed and recommended the 59-minute film. The headline of…
Happy Columbus Day! Last week President Trump took a few minutes away from his work securing the release of hostages in Gaza to issue a proclamation seeking to “reclaim” Columbus’…
Abdiwahab Ahmed Mohamud pled guilty to two felony counts on October 10 in federal court in downtown Minneapolis.
State and local taxes and spending Wadena Pioneer Journal: Wadena County trims preliminary 2026 tax levy to 13.28% Bemidji Pioneer: Why the Beltrami County budget includes a 42% cut to…
There are more illegal aliens on MinnesotaCare than there are people who stand to lose enhanced 400% FPG pandemic subsidies.
A very rare instance where we award Minnesota Woman of the Week honors. Our story begins in June 2024, when the above Minnesota Identification Card was issued to one Mercedes…
Over 240 school board members (and still growing) in 104 school districts across Minnesota are calling for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League…
This week, China announced new, tightened export restrictions on rare earth elements. It’s the latest “escalation in tensions” between China and the U.S. in the race to secure critical minerals…
What parent wouldn’t be overjoyed with an extra $7,000 or more in the bank account each year? That’s the difference between a cash-strapped family and one that enjoys things like…
Erick Jorge Diego Alvarez-Henandez, age 46, pled guilty in federal court in downtown St. Paul today to two felony counts: (1) illegal re-entry of a previously deported alien and (2)…
At a time when political polarization dominates nearly every policy debate, educational choice stands out as a surprising area of consensus. Polling consistently shows support for school choice policies —…
Minnesotans already face some of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest, and Xcel Energy is proposing to deploy up to 200 megawatts of battery storage capacity by 2028 in…
Today is National Be A Teacher Day, a day representing a national initiative to spark students’ interest in the teaching profession. For young people who feel a duty to their…
In December 2018, Minneapolis became the first city in the United States to eliminate single-family zoning through the Minneapolis 2040 Plan. The move attracted national attention. NBC News reported that…
For many families, K-12 open enrollment policies allow students to attend public schools outside of the districts or zones in which they reside, offering more flexibility, opportunity, and choice in…
Dynamic duos aren’t just for television characters. Schools and teachers increasingly rely on paraprofessionals — a catchall term for positions that can give focused attention to students in need. The…
Last night, shortly after 11:30 p.m., shots rang out in Bar Zia in downtown Minneapolis. According to Fox 9 news, a 21-year-old male died at the scene, and three others…
Center of the American Experiment raised 63 times more from grassroots donors (under $200) in 2024 than the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL). Why does that matter today? Because…